Escrow & Title
A West Virginia deed that has not been recorded is valid between the parties to the deed but:
AHas no legal effect at all
BDoes not provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers or lenders who search the public record✓ Correct
CAutomatically becomes void after one year
DMust be recorded within 30 days under WV law
Explanation
An unrecorded deed is valid between the grantor and grantee (actual notice), but does not provide constructive notice to third parties. A subsequent bona fide purchaser who records first without notice of the prior deed may take priority under recording statutes.
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